Rotorua Region Trout Fishing

The Rotorua Lakes district has 14 fishable lakes within a 30 min drive and offers a range of fishing experiences. Many of these lakes and their tributaries (streams) produce quality trophy trout and are world renowned.

The spring fed Waiteti Stream, one of the regions premier trout fishing streams, flows through the Holiday Park with direct access to Lake Rotorua by boat or pathway (250 metres). The stream is open for fishing throughout the year with large schools of trout sitting in the pools on the Park property during the summer months (Dec – April) when the Lake warms up. This makes Waiteti Trout Stream Holiday Park an ideal base for fishermen and fishing groups with a range of accommodation options. Not to mention our fish preparation area/ free fish smoker and free advice from Harvey Clark, the Trout Man who operates Affordable Fishing Tuition and Charters on site.

Lake Rotorua is the largest lake in the region, but also one of the shallowest at an average depth of 11.25 metres and 25 metres at its deepest. The lake is fed by 8 streams which creates excellent spawning conditions. Hatchery reared trout are released into the lake every year which means high catch rates. Lake Rotorua fishes especially well in the winter months when Rainbow trout spawn around the stream mouths.

Fly Fishing

Harvey Clark, the Trout Man offers affordable fishing tuition and charters on site for people from 8 to 88 years old. Try a 3 hour ‘Getting Started ‘ package from $60 or a three day package for the experienced angler. Click Here for more details on some of his packages.

Spin fishing is a great way to introduce youngsters to trout fishing and is permitted in the stream throughout the year.

Harvey also offers free advice on fly choice, tackle set up, conditions and where to fish.

Adventure Fishing

For the more advanced angler wanting a unique fishing experience we recommend Rotorua Sight-Fishing Adventures. Dion James offers fishing adventures around the Rotorua region targeting trophy sized wild Brown and Rainbow trout. Click here for more details and if you are staying at the Holiday Park receive a 15% discount on the fishing experience.

Boat Fishing

Trolling and Harling (shallow water trolling) is available in a choice of Lakes throughout the year Click Here for more details.

Small boats can be launched in the Park with a boat ramp 350 metres away. Boat parking is provided on site.

Fishing Tackle

The camp store has fly and spinner rods for hire and also carries a range of flies and lures.

Licences

Licences are available from the office and we can advise you on licence options including free licences for children under 12. We also provide information on local fishing regulations including size, bag limits and season dates.

Fish Smoker

Check out our fish preparation area with free smoker with sea salt, brown sugar and manuka dust. The smoker will handle up to 12 fillets and a freezer is available for fish storage.

We can also recommend a MAF registered Fish Smoker who will smoke and vacuum pack your catch for export.

Fishing Competitions

Join in our Fishing Competitions in Jan and June and receive great prizes.